Apartments for Rent in Akron, OH

Prices and availability in Akron, OH were last updated on 1 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Akron, OH are: 2570 SHORELINE DRIVE, 747 CARNEGIE AVENUE, Cascade Falls, Merriman Valley Apartments & Townhomes and 1170 NESTOR AVENUE.

The average rent in Akron, OH is $1,085.

The price range for a studio apartment in Akron, OH is between $950 and $4,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $500 and $1,708.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $575 and $4,583.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Akron, OH is between $620 and $2,866.

In Akron 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Akron's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 43% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Akron are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 15% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 72% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and 16% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Akron are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.